This year's CEQA reform will put more pressure on cities and counties to bulletproof their housing element EIRs. But it also creates a much "cleaner" exemption for infill housing than was previously available. 

Reversing lower court, appellate justices say city acted properly in repealing previous approval and limiting new approval to administrative actions.

In an off-year election, two cities are doubling up on ballot measures related to housing 

Most bills have to do with housing, seeking to further sweep away regulations that restrict housing approvals. One new law would subject cities to attorney's fees and additional fines if they violate housing reform laws. 

Most cities won't be affected. But for those in urban counties with frequent rail or BRT service, the future will be very different. Here's a rundown.

Redondo Beach's residential overlay on commercial and industrial land doesn't meet legal requirements for a housing element site because there's no guarantee housing will be built, court says.

As part of a legal settlement with the state, the city repealed a moratorium and also agreed to greater oversight by HCD.

Appellate court rules that 120-day shot clock applies even though Huntington Beach is a charter city. 

It won't affect everywhere in the state. But most metro areas with rail or bus rapid transit service will have to grapple with the new law. 

The bill takes significant land use authority around major transit stops away from cities and counties. Here's how it will work -- and how local governments need to prepare.